School of Film, Music and Theatre

Welcome to the School of Film, Music & Theatre

The School of Film, Music and Theatre is a place of ground-breaking creative learning and experimentation that promotes parity of esteem for theoretical and practical teaching, research and practice. Our School nurtures the ambitions of all who walk through its doors, and produces the most innovative, pioneering research and analysis of creative practice across disciplines in Ireland. 

News and Events

22 May 2023

Fastnet Film Festival / Film and Screen Media Student Showcase, Wed 24th May, Plaza Cinema Schull 3pm-5pm

Come join us at the Fastnet Film Festival for our annual showcase event, which will feature some of the highlights from this year's student work, from first, second and third year projects. Wednesday 24th MayUCC'S FILM AND SCREEN MEDIA STUDENT SHOWCASEPlaza Cinema / 15.00 – 17.00 / Free Entry

17 May 2023

Future Filmmakers Meet Oscar-winning Producer Lord David Puttnam at UCC

Transition year students from across Cork, with a passion for film making met Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, and a host of film industry experts, at a special event in University College Cork (UCC) on Tuesday May 16th.

15 May 2023

MA in Film and Screen Media students present ‘Cinespectres’

On Thursday 11th May the MA in Film and Screen Media students presented ‘Cinespectres’, a showcase of films made under the mentorship of our 2023 Arts Council/UCC Film Artist in Residence, Maximilian Le Cain. This very special screening took place at the Triskel Arts Centre, and was introduced by Laura Rascaroli, Professor of Film and Screen Media, and Head of the School of Film, Music & Theatre at UCC.

10 May 2023

Two projects in the School of Film, Music & Theatre awarded Future Humanities Institute Seed-Funding

Two research projects based in the School of Film, Music & Theatre / CARPE – Centre for Arts Research and Practice were awarded funding under the UCC Future Humanities Institute Seed-Funding initiative: Tempestries: Textiles, Tactility & the Climate Emergency, led by Professor Jools Gilson (Theatre), and Essaying Democracy in Europe, led by Professor Laura Rascaroli (Film & Screen Media).

First Annual FMT Doctoral School Research Week

O'Riada Hall - 24th April

Film And Screen Media Auditorium - 25th April

Conn A - 26th April

MS Teams Online - 27th April

Full Schedule

We are delighted to announce a new album featuring staff and students of the Department of Music is now available for purchase on Bandcamp by following the link below.

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Jared Harris visits students of the Department of Film & Screen Media

Actor Jared Harris visits University College Cork (UCC) to meet students from the Department of Film and Screen Media and view the archives of his late father, Richard Harris, which were donated to the university last year.